March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024

After One Month In Captivity, Abducted Catholic Priests, Two Others Regain Freedom

Two Catholic priests and two others abducted by suspected gunmen at Saint Patrick Catholic Church Gidan Maikambo, Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State have regained freedom.   The Director of Social Communications, Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Chris Omotosho, confirmed their release via a statement issued on Sunday.   The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto covers four […]

Military Launches Operations Against Oil Thieves In Bayelsa

There is palpable tension in Igbematoru and Azuzuama communities of Southern Ijaw Local Government area of the state, following the invasion by operatives of the Nigerian Army stationed in the state.   It was gathered that the weekend raid, which was conducted by men of 5 brigade of the Nigerian Army, also combed the crude […]

End Of The Road As Hunters Kill Two Kidnappers, Rescue Victims In Kogi

The Kogi State Government on Sunday, confirmed the killing of two kidnappers and the rescue of victims by hunters.   This was contained in a statement by the Special Assistant on Media to Okehi Local Government Chairman, King Habib.   He said the bandits were killed in Okehi during an exchange of gunfire with security […]

Two Armed Robbery Suspects Killed By Police During Gun-Battle In Edo

The Edo State Police Command says it has killed two armed robbery suspects during a gun duel in Benin City on Sunday.   According to the command, it received information early on Sunday morning that a gang of armed robbers had invaded a filling station off Murtala Mohamed way, Benin City upon which the commander, […]

17 People Found Dead In South African Nightclub – Police Confirm

  At least, 17 young people were found dead at a nightclub in a township in South Africa’s southern city of East London on Sunday, police said.   “We got a report about 17 (people) that died in a local tavern in Scenery Park which is based in East London,” a provincial police chief brigadier […]

Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv Residential Buildings

Russian missile strikes hit residential buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Sunday, burying some people under rubble and hospitalising at least four, the city’s mayor said.   Four explosions were heard at around 6:30 am (0330 GMT), half an hour after air raid sirens sounded in the city, which had not come under […]

NDLEA: N6bn Worth Of Drugs Seized At Apapa Port

The Apapa area command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has seized some hard drugs worth over N6 billion between January and June 20.   Ameh Inalegwu, the area commander, said the command is ready to curb the menace of illegal drug dealers in the nation’s maritime space.   He said […]

11 Farmers Killed By Bandits In Sokoto

Gunmen suspected to be bandits, on Saturday, in Sokoto, reportedly killed 11 farmers in the Ghandi district of Rabah Local Government Area of the state.   A source, who disclosed this, said the attackers stormed the community around 12 noon, shooting sporadically, to scare people and later killed farmers working on their farms.   Confirming […]

Obtain Guns For Self-Defense, Gov Matawalle Orders Zamfara Residents

Zamfara State government has directed the State Police Commissioner, Mr. Ayuba Elkanah to issue licenses to residents of the State who are qualified to use guns for self-defense.   This came in reaction to the rising rate of insecurity in the State.   The State government also directed individuals to prepare and obtain guns to […]

Police Arrest Female Medical Doctor For Child Abuse In Edo

medical doctor, one Dr Ogbonnanya Chiamaka of Irrua Teaching Specialist Hospital in Esan Central local government area of Edo state has been arrested for child abuse, the police said on Saturday.   “The victim, one Miss Comfort Nmeson “F” who is 13 years old came to school , ‘Emando Secondary school’ in Ekpoma on 22/6/2022 […]